Summary

Man arrested on suspicion of arson following huge fire at Bridgwater Sports and Social Club

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  • Major fire at former Bridgwater Sports and Social Club
  • Fire service said asbestos in the roof - crews kept upwind but risk now deemed 'minimal'
  • 10 fire engines on the scene
  • Building well alight as night fell on Sunday
  • Mercury photographer Jeff Searle and reporter Kirsty James (@MercuryKJames) were at the scene
  • Smoke visible for miles around
  • 'It's such an iconic building - it's the end of an era' - local resident
  • Video posted at 10.22pm
  • Man, 45, arrested at Bristol Airport this morning (June 10)
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